Deluge of rain not great for dairies; milk cows don't like being wet

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find suspects believed to have shot and killed several cows Dec. 17, 2018 on the side of a road east of Exeter, CA. Eric Paul Zamoraezamora@fresnobee.com

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find suspects believed to have shot and killed several cows Dec. 17, 2018 on the side of a road east of Exeter, CA. Eric Paul Zamoraezamora@fresnobee.com

A major storm is bearing down on California and dairy industry experts are urging operators to keep cows out of harm’s way.

Heavy rains and localized flooding could contribute to a potential increase in disease, a decline in milk production and storm water runoff.

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